Course summary
Building on Birkbeck’s radical reputation in film and screen media, this BA Film and Media is ideal if you are looking to gain knowledge of film and media from different periods and parts of the world and are keen to develop your creative practice skills in film/media content creation and screenwriting. Why choose this course?
- Classes are run by world-leading academics and industry professionals with links to organisations such as the BFI, BBC and Disney.
- The course will equip you with skillsets essential for employment in the media and cultural heritage sectors. You will be offered mentoring, networking and placement opportunities in film, TV and creative media industries through our partner Film Buddy.
- The course gives you the chance to tailor your studies so that you can exit with a BA Film and Media Practice, BA Film and Media with Screenwriting or BA Film, Media and Language.
- Birkbeck was ranked as one of the top four universities in the UK for its Art and Design research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
- The award-winning Birkbeck Cinema is central to the course, where several of our film classes take place. Located in central London, Birkbeck is also within easy reach of many different cinemas and galleries, as well as the British Film Institute and British Library.
- We offer an extensive portfolio of internationally recognised courses that engage with the latest debates and techniques in film, TV, screenwriting, digital media design and journalism.
- Birkbeck’s Institute for the Moving Image runs a busy, intellectually stimulating programme of events, including conferences and screenings.
- We have just launched an annual Birkbeck Student Film and Media Festival where you will have the chance to showcase your creative practice work.
- the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- high-level oral and written communication skills in English
- fundamental skills in research
- skills in evaluating and assessing different types of information.
- film/video editor
- curator/programmer
- digital content provider and creator
- screenwriting and script-editing roles in film/TV
- in film and media marketing, publicity material production and advertising
- web editor and designer for film/media organisations and projects
- media education roles (teaching, consultancy).
Modules
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
Assessment method
Essays, unseen examinations, practical creative work and critical evaluation.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £17620 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1E 7HX
Clearing contact details
Clearing Enquiry formAdmissions Office
020 3907 0700
Additional information
Early Clearing: A-level Results Day: Our Clearing hotline opens at 8am on Thursday 15th August until 6pm and 9am on Friday 16th August until 6pm. From Monday 19th August our phone lines will be open 10.30 - 6pm (Mon-Thur) and 10.30 -5pm (Fri). Virtual Clearing Event - http://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/
Course contact details
Visit our course pageBirkbeck Student Advice Service
0203 907 0700